Olly Rix, best known for playing Matthew Aylward in BBC's Call The Midwife, is set to join the cast of Casualty as the new Clinical Lead Consultant, Flynn Byron. The 39-year-old actor will make his debut in March as part of the medical drama's upcoming miniseries, Internal Affairs.
Flynn Byron is described as 'charming but complicated', having recently completed a military tour of duty. He must grapple with trauma from his past while trying to make a difference in his new role at Holby City's emergency department.
Rix expressed his excitement about the role, stating: 'It's been a pleasure to join the Casualty cast in such a dynamic role. Flynn crashes into the world of it from a very different background, resulting in a complex and exciting story in Internal Affairs and beyond.'
Roxanne Harvey, Executive Producer of Casualty for BBC Studios, added: 'Flynn's journey promises to resonate with viewers, exploring the often emotional toll of working in the NHS, the cost of making tough decisions, and the possibility of redemption when you're confronted with the consequences of your actions.'
The miniseries will also feature Downton Abbey actor Robert Bathurst in a guest role as surgeon Russell Whitelaw. Casualty airs on BBC One and is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
